Gourmet Food Store Industry in Stavanger: A Comprehensive Analysis

Stavanger has a small but dynamic gourmet food store sector with 8 registered companies. The industry has experienced strong fluctuations over the years, with a significant sales increase in 2021 (399.8%) and a decline in 2025 (10.8%). Employee numbers have been more stable, with a slight increase in 2022 (40.0%) and a decrease in 2026 (57.1%). The most notable companies include Naturmedisinsentralen As (12% EBITDA margin) and Olivenlunden As (5.3 M NOK in sales). The industry has not reported any bankruptcies during the analysis, indicating a relatively stable industry structure.

Sales and employee development over time:

Key figures: The industry had total sales of 5.4 M NOK in 2024, with an annual increase of 8.5% from 2023. Employee numbers had a slight increase in 2022 but have since remained stable. No bankruptcies have been reported in the industry.

There are 8 companies registered in the gourmet food store industry in Stavanger. The most notable companies include:

• Naturmedisinsentralen As (Gustava Kiellands gate 4, Stavanger): 12% EBITDA margin, 100.0 K NOK operating profit, 530.0 K NOK gross profit, and 300.0 K NOK equity.
• Olivenlunden As Avd Breigata Stavanger (Breigata 25, Stavanger): 5.3 M NOK in sales, 56.1 M NOK in gross profit, but with a negative operating profit of -123.8 K NOK.
• Jonno As (Østhusvikveien 482, Rennesøy): A new company established in 2024, but with 0 employees and 0 sales.
• Kaffekammeret As (Sersjantsvingen 8, Hafrsfjord): A new company established in 2026, but with 0 employees and 0 sales.

Company structures: Most companies are AS (7 companies), while one company is ENK (Luxurious Care For Beautiful Women By Marta Kaczmarczyk).

There is no available data on the distribution of companies across different neighborhoods or locations in Stavanger for this industry. It is therefore not possible to provide a detailed overview of where the activity is concentrated in the municipality.

Bankruptcy statistics: There have been no reported bankruptcies in the gourmet food store industry in Stavanger during the analysis. This indicates a relatively stable industry structure, even though some companies have very low sales and no employees (e.g., Jonno As and Kaffekammeret As).

Operating profit and financial health: Most companies have not reported operating profit, but Naturmedisinsentralen As has a positive EBITDA margin of 12%, while Olivenlunden As has a negative operating profit of -123.8 K NOK. This shows that some companies have good financial health, while others face challenges.

Outlook for Founders

For founders considering starting a gourmet food store in Stavanger, the data shows that the industry has both opportunities and challenges. It is a small but stable industry with 8 companies, and no bankruptcies have been reported, indicating a relatively stable market. However, there is also a large variation in financial health between companies, with some having strong results (e.g., Naturmedisinsentralen As) and others facing challenges (e.g., Olivenlunden As).

Opportunities: It is possible to find a place in a market with a growing population and increasing interest in high-quality food. It is also possible to leverage existing infrastructure and customer bases in Stavanger.

Challenges: The market is small, and competition can be strong. There are also challenges related to achieving good financial health, as demonstrated by Olivenlunden As. Founders should therefore be prepared to invest in marketing and customer engagement to ensure stable income.

Service sector in Stavanger has a much larger market than the gourmet food store industry, with 281 companies in 2026. Sales in the service sector have been more stable, with an increase of 8.7% in 2024 and a decline of 13.1% in 2025. Employee numbers have also been more stable, with an increase of 4.3% in 2026.

Comparison with the gourmet food store industry: The service sector has a much larger market, but the gourmet food store industry has a higher EBITDA margin (12%) at some companies. It is also possible to find a place in the service sector with a growing population and increasing interest in services in Stavanger.

Peer companies: Below is a list of some of the most notable companies in the service sector in Stavanger:

Conclusion: The service sector has a much larger market than the gourmet food store industry, but the gourmet food store industry has a higher EBITDA margin at some companies. Founders should therefore consider both the opportunities and challenges in the service sector before deciding to start a company in Stavanger.

The gourmet food store industry in Stavanger has a small but dynamic market with 8 companies. The industry has experienced strong fluctuations over the years, but no bankruptcies have been reported, indicating a relatively stable industry structure. It is possible to find a place in a market with a growing population and increasing interest in high-quality food. Founders should, however, be prepared to invest in marketing and customer engagement to ensure stable income. SmartGrunder can help founders find a place in Stavanger for a gourmet food store, and we can also provide advice on how to ensure stable income in the industry.